Filbert’s marks 100 years of family-run root beer in McKinley Park | Block Club Chicago x ChicagoNOW
The Chicago soda company, founded during Prohibition, is celebrating a century of business while continuing to operate with vintage equipment and traditional methods.
The Chicago soda company, founded during Prohibition, is celebrating a century of business while continuing to operate with vintage equipment and traditional methods.
Swan boat rentals returning to Humboldt Park lagoon this month | Block Club Chicago x ChicagoNOW
Swan boat rentals are making a comeback at the Humboldt Park lagoon after not operating last summer due to slow business.
Swan boat rentals are making a comeback at the Humboldt Park lagoon after not operating last summer due to slow business.
Local shelter introduces music therapy program for pets and staff | Block Club Chicago x ChicagoNOW
Block Club Chicago shares how Chicago Animal Care and Control is using live music to improve conditions for animals and workers.
Block Club Chicago shares how Chicago Animal Care and Control is using live music to improve conditions for animals and workers.
Navy Pier plans largest Fourth of July fireworks show in its history | ChicagoNOW
Navy Pier is preparing for its biggest Independence Day celebration yet, with a larger and longer fireworks display planned along the Chicago lakefront.
Navy Pier is preparing for its biggest Independence Day celebration yet, with a larger and longer fireworks display planned along the Chicago lakefront.
4 arrested after stolen car crashes during Chicago police chase on NW Side
Four people were arrested after fleeing from police in a stolen car and crashing into a storefront Thursday morning in Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood.
Four people were arrested after fleeing from police in a stolen car and crashing into a storefront Thursday morning in Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood.
Justice Sotomayor issues apology over Kavanaugh comments
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops.
Ground stop issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport on Thursday due to thunderstorms.
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport on Thursday due to thunderstorms.
Chicago man shares personal archive of 10,000 concerts recorded over decades | ChicagoNOW
Aadam Jacobs is opening up his massive collection of more than 10,000 live concert recordings, many taped across Chicago since the 1980s.
Aadam Jacobs is opening up his massive collection of more than 10,000 live concert recordings, many taped across Chicago since the 1980s.
TMZ: Dr. Miami fires back after former employee’s viral claims | ChicagoNOW
A former employee, Santina Rizzi, is accusing Dr. Miami of underpaying her despite helping grow his social media presence.
A former employee, Santina Rizzi, is accusing Dr. Miami of underpaying her despite helping grow his social media presence.
Justice Jackson criticizes conservative justices’ pro-Trump court rulings
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.
Bomb threat reported at home of Pope Leo's brother in Chicago suburb, police investigating
Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother. It comes following a recent public exchange between the pope and President Trump.
Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother. It comes following a recent public exchange between the pope and President Trump.
Shoppers could be eligible for payouts after Trader Joe's $7.4 million settlement
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Chicago-area best friends land $500K jackpot with iLottery game
Two local best friends took home a $518, 309 jackpot after winning an iLottery game.
Two local best friends took home a $518, 309 jackpot after winning an iLottery game.
Oak Lawn man charged in Chicago shooting after 7-Eleven robbery
An Oak Lawn man is in custody a month after he allegedly shot another man who confronted him outside a 7-Eleven following a robbery in Chicago's Loop.
An Oak Lawn man is in custody a month after he allegedly shot another man who confronted him outside a 7-Eleven following a robbery in Chicago's Loop.
Chicago event aims to help families of missing persons reconnect and find answers
With more than 500 missing persons cases in Illinois, Chicago officials and Cook County Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar are hosting an event to guide families through resources, identification efforts, and tools like the national missing persons database.
With more than 500 missing persons cases in Illinois, Chicago officials and Cook County Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar are hosting an event to guide families through resources, identification efforts, and tools like the national missing persons database.
Pope Leo-Trump tensions escalate as House speaker defends president
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends criticism from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance toward Pope Leo, as the pontiff calls for peace and warns against using religion for political and military gain amid a deepening rift.
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends criticism from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance toward Pope Leo, as the pontiff calls for peace and warns against using religion for political and military gain amid a deepening rift.
Man killed in shooting involving Illinois State Police on Chicago's South Side
A man was killed in a shooting during a struggle with Illinois State Police Wednesday night on Chicago's South Side.
A man was killed in a shooting during a struggle with Illinois State Police Wednesday night on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago father says son was killed by Illinois State Police
A man was killed in a shooting during a struggle with Illinois State Police Wednesday night on Chicago's South Side.
A man was killed in a shooting during a struggle with Illinois State Police Wednesday night on Chicago's South Side.
Indiana man arrested months after hit-and-run left pedestrian seriously hurt
Police say a northwest Indiana man is now behind bars after a hit-and-run last September left a pedestrian seriously injured.
Police say a northwest Indiana man is now behind bars after a hit-and-run last September left a pedestrian seriously injured.
Iran ceasefire deadline looms as tensions rise and diplomacy hangs in the balance
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the fragile Iran ceasefire, rising military tensions, and what could happen if no deal is reached before the April 22 deadline.
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the fragile Iran ceasefire, rising military tensions, and what could happen if no deal is reached before the April 22 deadline.